How to choose a hair dryer?

And young ladies with luxurious long hair, and girls with trendy short haircuts for drying and styling prefer to use a hairdryer. It is such a simple device that allows you not to walk half a day around the apartment, waiting for the curls to dry out completely, and after 15 minutes to collect and go about their business, even in the winter cold. But that did not have to spend each year this or that amount for the purchase of a new device, and that hair does not suffer from such care, you need to know how to choose a hair dryer. In this article we will deal with this task in detail.

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Set a goal and determine the means of

Before considering the catalog of an online store or going to the nearest supermarket and understanding on the spot in abundance of the offered goods, it is necessary to understand which hair dryer is better for you. You can do it right at home, even before you recognize the presence of a particular model in a warehouse, in a store, and look for a more advantageous offer for the price.

So, the first task to choose the right hair dryer for home use is to correctly determine your requirements and criteria.

Important! Having done this work, you significantly reduce the range of suitable models and immediately you will be able to understand which hair dryer is better.

Before acquaintance with the characteristics of a particular model, you must determine the following parameters for yourself:

1. Device power.
2. Its functionality.
3. Preferred accessories.
4. Cost and trademark.

With all this, we now and will understand in detail.

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Power - Does it affect the hair condition?

There is an opinion that the power of the hair dryer depends:

• how quickly it will dry up your strands;
• how high is the temperature when drying.

Important! On the one hand, these assumptions are correct, but the essence of power lies slightly in the other. This parameter directly affects only the flow rate of the supply air. But from this very speed the quality characteristics of the device will already depend.

But, strange as it may sound, the quality and length of the hair will also vary, and the preferred power of the hair dryer. If you want to choose the best home hair dryer, listen to these recommendations:

• 1200 W - the optimal value for those who have made a short haircut or who have weakened, thin hair. A more powerful device will help to make a "creative mess" on the head, but not the expected styling.
• 1600 W - such a hair dryer for home use, if you have luxurious thick and long hair.

Important! There are a few more nuances about the power of such a device:

• There are many models on sale with the possibility of changing the speed of air supply, that is, of the same power. Thanks to this you can make a beautiful styling, regardless of whether you have increased your hair, cut it or did an extravagant haircut with strands of different lengths.
• The more powerful the device, the more power it will consume. And if you take into account the fact that the "gluttony" of this small device is commensurate with the consumption of electricity by a vacuum cleaner or microwave oven, then it is worthwhile to seriously think about whether you really need a more powerful device than is recommended for your hair type.

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Functionality - is it easier or better?

All of us manufacturers of various household appliances accustom to the fact that a modern device should be multifunctional. Is it really appropriate if you need to choose a hair dryer for home use?

First, let's list what possibilities this device can have in terms of functionality:

• power adjustment;
• air temperature control;
• ionization.

We decide what you really need:

1. Regarding power - we have already considered the need for such an option.

Important! In some models, the temperature and speed are adjusted synchronously - one lever. That is, when switching to the second-third speed, the air supply temperature will simultaneously increase.

1. Regarding the temperature regime, it is sufficient here only to have a cold air supply option, and it really worked. Cold flow is used at the end of the process of laying the haircut, so as to preserve it in a given form for a longer time.

Important! Note that some manufacturers position their models with this option, but when the appliance is used, it turns out that cold air is not being supplied, or is fed, but still slightly warm.

1. Ionization. Today, everywhere you can choose a model with ionization - a humidifier, a cleaner, even a vacuum cleaner. And whether it is necessary for hair?- Here the output will be as follows:
   • If you use a hairdryer very often, literally every day or every other day, it's better that this option is available. It will prevent excessive drying of the hairline and will neutralize static electricity.
   • If you use such an instrument on strength once a week or less often, there is no point in its availability.

Important! Another very significant point, if you need to choose a hair dryer for the house - the quality of the engine in the device. No one will really say anything about it to him - neither the consultant, nor the salesman, nor even the manufacturer himself. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the reliability of the device yourself - the noise emitted by the device during operation. This must be checked when you receive the goods from the online store or before paying for the purchase in a regular supermarket.

A blast or too much noise background that does not pass is evidence of poor motor quality. It is better to reject the device.

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Package Contents - What can we deal with?

It is necessary to take the complete set with all responsibility, and pay attention to some technical details, and the number of elements. From this, it will directly depend on whether it is convenient and practical to use a hairdryer for home use, or after a couple of times you put it on the shelf to dust.

Enclosure

All technically important parts are enclosed in a housing. So - its integrity and strength is the key to the longevity of the device.

Important! Ergonomics is the characteristic in which you can be sure only when you take the hair dryer in your hands. He must:

• comfortably lie in the palm of your hand;
• does not slip;
• does not need to be too heavy.

Please note that there may be situations when the device accidentally falls out of the hands, slips off the shelf, etc. Therefore, to choose the best home hair dryer, take the model in which instructions it is noted that the plastic is used in the manufacture - strong and heat-resistant.

Important! Again, do not forget that not all manufacturers conscientiously relate to their activities. In the pursuit of quick benefits, technology can be simplified, raw materials used less quality. Therefore, since it is very difficult to determine the properties of the material in appearance, and the information in the certificate may not be correct, give preference to the products of reliable brands - whose reputation does not cause any doubt.

Cord

It would seem, and here the cord. But do not forget that when styling hair for sure you want to look in the mirror - everything is right for you. And to change the location of the outlets only because of a hairdryer or to buy a separate carry-over is not very practical.

Therefore, to ensure that when you first try to dry your hair, you do not encounter difficulties, make sure that:

• the length of the wire is 2.5-3 m;
• cable is flexible enough and does not break during folding;
• the place of its connection to the body - freely rotates;
• cord thickness is impressive and there is no doubt about the quality of insulation;
• plug - corresponds in appearance to the modern version of the "euro-outlet".

Important! Note that not only a very short but too long cord will not be very convenient for use - it will be constantly confused, and when storing, take up more space.

Modeling capabilities

The kit can have a different number of nozzles. Of course, on the one hand - the more of them, the more possibilities for modeling. But accordingly - with the number of elements for stacking, the cost of the device also increases. Therefore, in order to choose the best dryer for you, you really need to evaluate what you really will use and what you need without.

Variants of possible attachments:

• diffuser - for curling hair and giving extra volume, but if such a part is present in the package, but made of cheap plastic, then you are unlikely to use it - you will not get the expected effect;
• concentrator is a kind of detail, by means of which the airflow is collected in a jet of small size and feeds to curls directed, it is definitely needed.

Important! There may also be all sorts of combs, combs, forceps, but as far as they are convenient for you - decide based on your own experience of using a hairdryer.

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The best manufacturers - whether it is necessary to overpay for the brand?

As we indicated earlier, choosing a hair dryer is better from a reliable manufacturer, even if its products are not that expensive. Such trademarks are worthy of attention:

• Bosch;
• Rowenta;
• Braun;
• Panasonic;
• First;
• Philips;
• Scarlett;
• Jaguar;
• Valera;
• VITEK.

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Popular models of

After carefully studying the information on the forums, it is possible to highlight such hair dryers for home use, which have gained popularity among users.

Bosch PHD 3200

This is probably the best hair dryer for home use from the German leader in the production of all kinds of household appliances.

This model has the following characteristics:

• Power is 1400 Watts.
• Package includes a convenient cord and a concentrator.
• Modes - 2 speeds of power and temperature, adjustable by 2 buttons. Plus there is a function of supplying cold air.

Important! Despite its simplicity, it is a worthy device due to its reliability and very affordable price, despite the world's "promotion" of the brand.

Bosch PHD 5560

A more perfect model from the same manufacturer, which, accordingly, and at a price will cost almost three times as much.

Product specifications:

• Power - 1800 Watts.
• Air supply speed - 2 modes.
• Temperature modes - 3 positions, separate from the power.
• There is an option of supplying cold air, ionization and even a removable filter.
• Package includes 2 nozzles - concentrator and diffuser.

Important! The parts are made of really high-quality materials, and the warranty period is very long.

Vitek VT-2330( B)

This model belongs to the budget class, but stably finds its satisfied users.

Product specifications:

• Power - 2200 watts.
• There is not only the ionization function, but also the unique technology of Nano Oil to protect hair from drying.
• Temperature control - 2 modes.
• Speed ​​control - 3 modes.
• Of the attachments - only a hub.

Panasonic EH-ND62VP865

An interesting option if you want to choose a small hair dryer for home and for travel. Its features:

• compact size;
• light weight - only 350 g;
• high power - 2000 watts.
• number of nozzles - 1 standard;
• temperature - 2 modes of adjustment, the same speed.

Rowenta CF 8252

One of the recent developments, which belongs to the class of multi-stylers. The quality of the assembly and the longevity of the work were evaluated by users in the upper class. As for the characteristics, we have here the following:

• 1 speed option and 2 temperature modes;
• 5 nozzles, among which there are brushes, including with retractable bristles, and combs;
• has a cold blow option;
  power is 1200 watts;
• has a heating indicator.

As you can see, if you competently and responsibly approach the process, you can choose a hair dryer for your home very quickly and easily. And the variety of models after acquaintance with the information from this article will not scare you any more. Define clear requirements for each designated parameter - and in a matter of minutes you will find a convenient and reliable hairdryer for home use. So - now the modeling of the hairstyle will be a real entertainment for you, and you can try on a new image every day.